Course Details for A.Y. 2018/2019

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A. Year:

2018/2019

Name:

Dispositivi Elettronici / Electronic Devices

Type:

Course

Basic information

Code:

I0565

Sector:

Credits:

: Master Degree in Mathematical Engineering 9 CFU (d)

Term:

1st semester

Degree(s):

Language:

Teacher(s):

Course Objectives

The goal of this course is to provide the main concepts on crystallography, electronic and phonon transport theory, techniques of solid state physics of semiconductor junctions between semiconductors, main solid state devices. The main electron device types are described, together with the relevant equivalent model CAD.
On successful completion of this module, the student should understand the advanced knowledge about the properties of the main solid state devices with a strong insight into the physical basis of their operation.

Course Content

Elements of classical statistics: the classical Drude model of the electron, limitations of the model Quantum statistics: bosons and fermions, the application of quantum mechanics to phonons, boundary conditions, the Sommerfield model for electrons, transport properties in quantum mechanics, the band structure, metals, semiconductors and insulators, the Fermi surface, effective mass, electron dynamics in quantum mechanics